How to choose the right vacuum cleaner for your home
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There are many types of vacuum cleaners on the market that it can be confusing to decide how to choose a vacuum cleaner that best fits your needs. You’ll see a range of colors, functionalities, and prices.
This article will help you understand how different vacuum cleaners work, what your options are and how to narrow down your options to find the best types of vacuums for you and your home.
Cordless Handstick Vacuum Cleaner - The Handy Helper
Those who prefer quick clean-ups will enjoy its cord-free and grab-and-go design with an easily accessible charging station. A cordless handstick vacuum is more comfortable to use with its lightweight frame and detachable handheld unit, making it easy for you to move around the house and attend to accidental messes or pet dander.
If you’re not fond of cleaning but you’re trying to develop the habit, cordless vacuum cleaners like the UltimateHome 900 will make it easier for you. The Electrolux UltimateHome 900 cordless vacuum cleaner is equipped with PowerPro Hard Floor Nozzle feature that picks up every kind of dirt, from fine to larger dust particles, in one go. As you vacuum, the fluffy roller inside the nozzle gives hard surfaces a gentle polish, to give floors a satisfying sheen.
See some Electrolux cordless models below:
- Powerful 200AW clean with 7x the suction power*.
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- Durable, high-speed motor lasts longer.
- Interchangeable batteries for 180 mins* cleaning.
- Powerful 150W clean with 5x the suction power*.
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- Grab & Go, Roll in Roll out for efficient access.
- PowerPro Hard Floor Nozzle polishes as it cleans.
- Powerful 150W clean with 5x the suction power*.
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- Grab & Go, Roll in Roll out for efficient access.
- PowerPro Hard Floor Nozzle polishes as it cleans.
Robot Vacuum Cleaner - The All-arounder
The most convenient option, perfect for on-the-go multi-taskers, robot vacuums are remotely controlled from your phone wherever you are, automatically activating according to the schedule you set.
This smart home gadget is quite small but offers high cleaning efficiency. It also has excellent floor-cleaning skills. Known as smart cleaning, it can do far more than what your traditional upright vacuum can offer and requires no intervention on your part.
>>> Read more: 5 things to consider before buying a robot vacuum cleaner for cat owners
The Electrolux Pure i9.2 accurately maps out your house with a 3D navigation system, cleans even tough-to-reach spots, and quickly charges - all on its own so you can come home to clean floors without having done any heavy lifting. Discover our robot vacuums now:
- 2 in 1 vacuum and mop
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- Powerful performace with 100% dust pick up
- Sensor-aided navigation optimizes floor coverage.
- 3D Vision System detects and navigates obstacles.
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- TrinityShape for better corner and wall cleaning.
- Wifi control your vacuum from anywhere.
Bagged Canister Vacuum Cleaner - The Dust Keeper
This is perfect for the allergy-prone and those who want a deep clean. Bagged canister vacuum cleaners are designed with a bag that is to be changed and disposed of when full. Bagged canisters generally have better filtration, larger dust capacity, and more hygienic bag changing - like the CompactGo.
With its high-performance suction nozzle, Electrolux CompactGo bagged vacuum cleaners offer maximum cleaning efficiency. The product has the power of 1,600-watt motor power, dust capacity of 1 liter and micro dust filter that will protect you from invisible bacteria and small particles.
- 2-in-1 performance nozzle cleans all floor types.
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- Hygienic HEPA filter for a clean, healthy home.
- Lightweight and compact storage for ease of use.
- 2-in-1 performance nozzle cleans all floor types.
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- Hygienic HEPA filter for a clean, healthy home.
- Lightweight and compact storage for ease of use.
Bagless Canister Vacuum Cleaner - The Clear Contender
Even if they’re bagless, it’s better to still have less contact with dust. Look for ones with hygienic emptying, like the Ultimate Home 700 bagless canister vacuum cleaners that have easy handling design for quick dust emptying in just two steps. Their rubber-coated XL wheels go anywhere, improving maneuverability and protecting all your surfaces.
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- 2-step dust emptying reduces spillages.
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- Uncompromised performance*, throughout the clean.
- 6-Step filtration system for a clean home.
- 2-step dust emptying reduces spillages.
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- Uncompromised performance*, throughout the clean.
- 6-Step filtration system for a clean home.
- 2-step dust emptying reduces spillages.
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- Uncompromised performance*, throughout the clean.
- 6-Step filtration system for a clean home.
Summary
Choosing the right vacuum cleaner for your home can be time-consuming. For easy comparison, we have a summary table of different types of vacuum cleaners for you:
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Type |
Cleaning Surface |
Best for cleaning |
Noise level |
Maneuverability |
Storage size |
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Handheld |
Tight spots (car seat, couch) |
Dust, crumbs, pet hair |
Quiet |
Easy |
Small |
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Canister |
Carpets, hard floors, stairs |
Dirt, dust, food |
Moderate |
Difficult |
Large |
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Stick |
Hard floors, light carpets |
Surface garbage (crumbs, hair) |
Moderate |
Easy |
Small |
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Robot |
Hard floors, carpets |
Dirt, dust, hair |
Quiet |
Easy |
Small |
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Wet and dry |
Floors, cars, furniture |
Liquids, solids, food, dust |
Moderate |
Difficult |
Large |
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